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Youth Movie Night Youth Movie Night at South Golden Beach Hall this Friday 4 August 5–7pm. Movie: Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Entry by donation. Transport available from Byron Youth Service. Call Karim on 0490 669 938.
U3A Ballina/Byron Guest speaker Anna Parker on ‘Sound Therapy’ at our meeting on 8/8/17 at 10am in the RSL, Mullumbimby. All welcome. Enquiries 6680 7350.
‘After The Flood’ For the flood-affected community of the northern rivers, with Katy Vidler. Saturday 12 August, 11am–1pm, at Heart
& Soul of Wellness, 49 Commercial Rd, Murwillumbah. Bookings essential – call 6672 5147 or email info@katyvidler.com.
#StartupByron Thursday 3 August, 5.30pm at The Sun Bistro (Byron industrial estate). Whether you’re an existing entrepreneur or wantrepreneur, just connecting with what’s happening in Byron Bay and the region #StartupByron Meetup is a free, open and inclusive group focused on connecting anyone interested in startups in a casual setting. #juststart.
SP Dune Care Suffolk Park Dune Care’s monthly working bee is on this Saturday 5 August, 8.30am, meeting at the beach end of Macgregor St, Tuckeroo Estate, for a morning’s weeding and planting followed by morning tea. All welcome. Phone Helen on 6685 4964.
BH Progress Association Brunswick Heads Progress Association general meeting on Monday, 7 August at 7pm, Memorial Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. All residents welcome.
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Mullumbimby branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) meets Wednesday 9 August at 10am at the CWA Rooms. Bring a plate for a light lunch. New members welcome. Info: Jenny 6684 7282 or Sue 6684 1675.
Disability Rights Film exclusive screening of new documentary Defiant Lives, which charts the fight for disability rights across UK, US and Australia. Panel discussion with activists featured in the film. 14 August, 11.30am, Ballina Fair Cinemas. Book now at tinyurl.com/defiantlives or call Kelly on 0405 255 246.
Ocean Shores Art Expo Opening night is Friday 25 August, 7pm, at Ocean Shores Public School. Exhibition open 10am–4pm Sat and Sun. All art for sale. Dangerously Poetic performance on the ‘Spirit of the Land’ at 1.30pm Sunday. Info at www.osartexpo.com.
U3A Brunswick Valley U3A Brunswick Valley Tuesday Forum 8 August, 10am–12, Uniting Church Hall, Fingal St, Brunswick Heads. Guest speaker Sana Henderson from the Army
Reserve. Note: AGM 15 Aug. Visitors and potential new members very welcome. Ring 6685 1732.
BV VIEW Club The Brunswick Valley VIEW Club is holding their Birthday Luncheon on Thursday 10 August, 10.30am, at the Mullumbimby RSL Club. There’ll be a gala show, lunch, raffles galore and a trading table. Apologies to Rae 0427 103 072 by 7 August.
Byron Sophia Byron Sophia Philosophical Group: Breaking the Pattern of Conditioning. DVD presenting Jiddu Krishnamurti, religious philosopher, author and educator, in ‘When there is Freedom’. Presented by Gerald Reardon, Thursday 3 August, 1–3pm, at Uniting Church, Carlyle St, Byron Bay. Info: Celia 6684 3623.
Art group Bangalow Local artists sought to run regular painting/drawing group in various media. The Bangalow Men’s Shed has a meeting room that can fit 8–10 people. Contact: John 0403 346 494 if interested, with ideas, or if you’re a specialist teacher.
‘Cultural Diversity’, an exhibition of wire artworks exploring the native fauna in the region. 1–13 August at Mullum Art Space, Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club, Dalley St, Mullumbimby.
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Neighbourhood Centre Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm and offers a range of services and activities. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy art, music, games, great food and more. Call reception on 6684 1286 and discover what is on offer.
Low-cost or free food Food Box Thursdays 9.30–11.30am at Uniting Church, Mullumbimby. If you have any sort of Centrelink card you may purchase cheap food, obtain free veges, and enjoy a cuppa. Free Food Relief Bags for anyone doing it tough, every Thursday 9–11am at The Hub Ocean Shores, cnr Rajah Rd and Bindaree Way. No ID or Concession Card required. NILs referral service also available. Check Facebook page The Hub Baptist Ocean Shores for details. C3 Care Byron Bay Food Care – log on to www.c3byronbay. com to see if you are eligible, or call 6680 8872.
Respite Service Byron Shire Respite Service Inc delivers high-quality respite care to a broad range of clients throughout the Byron, Ballina and Lismore shires. Donations welcome: Ph 6685 1921, email fundraiser@byronrespite.com.au, website: www.byronrespite.com.au.
Alateen Meeting Alateen Meeting every Thursday at 5–6pm. Do you have a parent, close friend or relative with a drinking problem? Alateen can help. For 8–16-year-olds meet St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church Hall, 13 Powell Street, corner of Florence Street Tweed Heads. Al-Anon family groups for older members at the same time and place. 1300 ALANON 1300 252 666 www.alanon.org.au
Social sporting groups Senior social table tennis at Bangalow Bowling Club Sundays 2–4pm. All levels welcomed. Call Margot 0412 394 932. Tuesday Ladies Group of Riverside Tennis Club welcomes new players 9.30am every Tuesday next to Heritage Park, Mullumbimby, for social tennis, fun and friendship. Info: Barbara 6684 8058.
Breast Cancer Support Byron Breast Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Wednesday 12–2pm at Byron Community Cabin (old Girl Guides Hall) in Carlyle Street. Enquiries Linda 0413 668 828.
Volunteer hub Choose from 40 organisations at the volunteer hub at Byron Community Centre. Make a difference in your community, have fun, learn new skills and meet people Ph 6685 6807 email volunteers@byroncentre.com.au
Cty Shopping Bus Seats available on fortnightly Community Transport Shopping Bus from Suffolk Park/Byron Bay to Byron town centre. The door-to-door bus costs $6 and is available to people who can’t access mainstream transport due to age, disability or other reason. Call Amanda 1300 875 895.
Junior chess club The Mullum junior chess club meets after school until 4.45pm Tuesdays in room F4 at Mullumbimby High School. All ages, all standards, encouragement and professional coaching. Ph Mike 6684 6281.
Language exchange Byron language exchange club is a free conversation meet up held twice a month in Byron Bay. Contact Paola info@ clacademy.com.au, and don’t forget to mention the language you want to practise. Volunteers welcome.
Museums Brunswick Valley Historical Society Inc Museum corner of Myocum and Stuart Sts Mullumbimby, open Tuesdays and Fridays 10-12 and market Saturdays 9-1. Discover your local history, join our team – 6684 4367. Bangalow Museum & Tea Room open Tuesday-Friday 10am-3pm, Cnr Ashton & Deacon Sts Bangalow. Volunteers sought, please contact the museum 6687 2183.
Drug support groups Call Alcoholics Anonymous 1800 423 431 or 0401 945 671 – 30 meetings a week in the shire – www.aa.org.au. Are you experiencing difficulties and challenges because of the alcohol or drug use of someone close to you? Learn coping skills and gain support from others. Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. For information and meetings call 6680 7280. Are you concerned about somebody else’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups meetings held Fridays 2pm. Uniting Church Bangalow – 1300 252 666 www.al-anon.alateen.org/ australia. Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs (but especially crystal meth) had become a problem. Meeting held Wed 7.30am, Byron Bay Surf Club. Call 0478 061 479 to speak to a local member or visit www. crystalmeth.org.au.
Craft group The Uniting Craft & Social Group meets every Monday 9.30am–2.30pm at the Uniting Church in Carlyle Street, Byron Bay. Bring lunch and whatever else you need. All welcome. Do you prefer patchwork and quilting? Come along
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Handicraft Group Weekly handicraft group in Mullumbimby CWA Rooms each 1st, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month throughout 2017. New handicrafters welcome. Enquiries Margaret Mudge 6684 2956.
Free workshop for rehab, movement and health with Kriss Hendy at Bangalow Bowlo, 6.30pm, Tuesday 8 August. Gold coin donation.
Garden makeover Mullumbimby Hospital Auxiliary (working for Byron Central Hospital) are holding a raffle during July and August (drawn September 1, 2017) for a $500
Uniting Church Op Shop, Dalley St, Mullumbimby – open each Saturday 8am–12 noon. Byron Bay Anglican Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–1pm. Volunteers needed. Enq Jeni: 6685 7816 or 0439 344 281. Anglican Church Mullumbimby Op Shop opens Monday to Friday 9am–4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm. Volunteers needed, enq to shop 6684 4718. Mullumbimby Seventh-Day Adventist Op Shop opens Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm, Friday 9am – 2pm and third Sunday of the month 10am-2pm. Companion Animals Welfare Inc (CAWI) op shop Brunswick Heads (next to supermarket) open Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 9am–2pm.
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Volunteers sought for Northern Rivers Volunteering, representing over 100 community organisations. Info: 6621 7397
CWA Bangalow Interested women are welcome Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am–1pm and the second Monday evening of each month 5–7pm in the Bangalow CWA rooms for craft and friendship. Rooms are open daily Monday–Saturday 9am–noon.
Toastmasters Byron Cavanbah Toastmasters meetings coaching in communication and self-development run on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6.40pm at Byron Services Club, Byron Bay; www.byronbaytoastmasters. org. MullumMagic Toastmasters meet every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday Prebytarian Church Hall, 101 Stuart Street Mullumbimby 7–9 pm. Contact Ashni 0439 843 657 or Mani on 0488 433 047.
CoDA Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) is a worldwide network of groups of men
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Calling all fellas who as a boy or man went on a Pathways, Making Men or Men2B Rite of Passage camp: weekly Monday night men’s group 7–9.30pm at the CWA Hall Mullum. Email mantime. mullum@gmail.com or call Karim 0403 755 192.
Mullumbimby Potters & Sculptors at the Community Art Gallery at the Drill Hall, is open every Tues & Thurs 10am–2pm and on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Mullum Market Day) 10am–4pm. Pottery and sculpture crafted by local artisans for sale, 2 Jubilee Ave, Mullumbimby. Enquiries: mullum. potters@yahoo.com.au
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Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) welcomes breast cancer survivors for a paddle at Lake Ainsworth, Lennox Head, on Sundays 7.30 for 8am start. Info Marian 6688 4058, mazzerati2010@gmail.com.
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Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is peer-support group of men and women for whom sex and/or romance have become a problem. For details of weekly meetings, phone 0452 074 974 or visit www.slaa.org.au.
Timebanking Timebanking can help you build a network of support within your community through sharing skills. For more: Northern Rivers Community Gateway 6621 7397.
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Bridge club Brunswick Valley Bridge Club meets every Saturday and Monday at the Ocean Shores Country Club, seated at 12.15 to commence play at 12.30. Visitors welcome. See bridgewebs.com/brunswickvalley/home.html or for partner ring Phyllis Keyte 6684 1103. Facebook Brunswick Valley Bridge Club.
Repair Cafe Mullumbimby’s Repair Cafe at the Mullumbimby campus of Byron Community College in Burringbar Street on Saturdays 9am till 12 noon. Volunteers will be there to help you fix things that might otherwise end up in the tip, or to advise how it might be done.
Spanish conversation A Spanish conversation group meets every Monday evening in Mullumbimby in order to improve language skills and cultural knowledge. Phone Paco 6684 0242.
Bruns tennis Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 4–6pm. $6.00, all welcome. Enquiries Linda 0449 825 108.
Northern Rivers Collectors Club 27th Exhibition & Trading Fair will be held at Murwillumbah Civic Centre on Saturday 5 August, 8.30am till 3pm. Proceeds to Tweed Palliative Support Inc. Details Trevor 0439 779 577.
End-of-life choices Voluntary euthanasia options are discussed at meetings held quarterly on the Gold Coast. Next meeting Wednesday 16 August, which will be Dr Philip Nitschke’s public meeting and workshop at 11am. For more information phone Elaine 07 5580 8215.
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Mullumbimby Mental Health Carers’ Support Group for family members and friends who have a loved one with a mental health issue. Meeting on 4th Thursday of each month 9.30am at the Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre. Info: Leanne 0409 818 643.
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Women beyond 50 years are invited to join this new, supportive networking group as we creatively grow bolder and older together. Ph 0430 175 923 for details.
Author Michael Robotham at Moller Pavilion, Bangalow, Thursday 3 August at 2pm. Discussing his book The Secrets She Keeps. Afternoon tea by the Bangalow CWA. Tickets $15 at Bangalow Newsagency, 6687 1396, or online www. byronbayfol.com.
and women learning how to develop and maintain healthy and fulfilling relationships. For more information visit www.codependentsanonymous.org.au or phone 9281 3330.
Bay Community Singers is a singalong group for seniors and anyone else Wednesdays Byron Community Centre, 10.30–11.30am. Entry by donation. 0425 363 589, kim@kimbanffy.com.au. Singchronicity Choir meets Thursdays at Ocean Shores 6.45pm-8.45pm. Eclectic and catchy repertoire. Ph 042 536 3589. Mullum’s Biggest Little Town Choir meets weekly at the Timber Slab factory, Jubilee Ave, Thursdays at 6.30pm. Newcomers welcome.
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1. Muslim princes (6) 4. See 9 across 9,4,14. Oh lord, I want to be in that number … (4,3,6,2,8,2) 11. One on conditional release (7) 12. Gadget enabling remote handling of dangerous materials (5) 13. Whirlpool (9) 14. See 9 across 16. Blackleg, strike-breaker (4) 19. Longest river in Africa (4) 20. Molasses tart favoured by Amish and also in southern American cooking (4-3,3) 22. Forced, driven (9) 23. Tree whose sap makes a sweet syrup (5) 25. Midwestern state of the USA known as ‘the Hoosier state’ (7) 26. Makes a telephone call (5,2) 27. Centre of a target (8) 28. Grief, sorrow (6)
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